Richmond Hill is as diverse in its ethnicity as it is in its attractions. Experience international foods from one of hundreds of restaurants in the Town with everything from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, Thai, British, and others. Richmond Hill is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds, providing a vast array of sights, sounds and tastes. The Town also has many different religious organizations and places of worship as well. Visiting Richmond Hill is like going on a world tour of the palette.

Local Attractions

How To Spend Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving weekend is fast approaching! Long weekend can usually only mean catching up with your friends! But Thanksgiving also means that they’ll all be away to celebrate Turkey Day with their families and relatives and fatten up. Thanksgiving is no longer about harvest celebration and is now the beautiful tradition of getting together with your ... Read More...

Newmarket Community Centres
Newmarket, voted in the top 10 best places to live. This community is home to various recreational facilities; of these facilities in Newmarket there are more than 70 parks and recreational facilities.
The Magna Centre
800 Mulock Dr, Newmarket,
ON L3Y 9C1 (905) 953-5300
Magna Centre opened its doors in 2007 as the largest community centre in Newmarket. ... Read More...

Toronto continues to have one of the most active condo markets in North America with literally hundreds of cranes dotting the skyline city wide. With so much in development it is often difficult to keep up on the progress of in- construction buildings, buildings in sales and completed projects. There are a few sites I find useful for keeping track of this info.
www.urbantoronto.ca is a public ... Read More...

Community Events

If you resolve to become more active in the New Year or are simply looking to try something new, Markham has a wide selection of fun classes throughout its community. A case in point is contemporary African-Caribbean style dance offered at the Thornhill Community Center (7755 Bayview Ave) every Saturday beginning January 10th until February 7th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. The rhythmic beats of the drums ... Read More...

Happy Chanukah: Find Out What Chanukah Is All About!
Hanukkah or Chanukah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. Also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually falls in late November to January on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication."
Chanukah ... Read More...

Family & Kids

With winter upon us, the Markham Civic Center has opened its skating rink for the public to enjoy. The rink, located at 101 Town Center Blvd near Warden and Highway 7, is open from 10am to 10pm daily. There is no cost to skate, but skate and helmet rentals are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
On top of the reasons discussed in previous posts, this is yet another way that makes Markham such a family-oriented ... Read More...

On top of the myriad amenities and events that our articles have detailed that illustrate how family-friendly of a community Markham is, it is also catered to furry critters alike.
On Sunday, October 5, the Unionville Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market will be hosting its fifth annual Dog Day. All are welcome, including dogs, dog owners and dog fans. Global Pet Foods has provided a number of prizes ... Read More...

The Humber Valley Heritage Trail stretches 15 Km from the headwaters of the Humber River near Palgrave through the Humber Valley South to Bolton. The Humber Valley Heritage Trail offers a diverse experience with both natural and cultural features along the way.
On the northern part of the trail, users can walk through the Albion Hills Conservation Area, a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. ... Read More...

Market Reports and Conditions

This past Wednesday, the Bank of Canada announced a surprise 25-basis point rate cut. What does this mean for the real estate market? Historically, bank lending rates have a tendency of moving with BoC’s prime rate, which affects variable mortgage rates. While financial institutions have not reported changes in their lending rate, experts are expecting record low interest rates in Canadian history ... Read More...

The Greater Toronto Realtors have just released the latest sales report. Last month, there were 4,446 transactions reported through the TorontoMLS system, which represents a 9.6 per cent increase from December 2013, which saw 4,058 sales. The average selling price also saw an increase to $556,602 last month from $520,189 the same time last year, which is a 7.0 per cent rise.
These upward trends mirrored ... Read More...

Restaurants / Bars / Coffee Houses

Chatime at Pacific Mall
Chatime finally opened up in Pacific Mall on June 13, 2014. Another competitor among the many many bubble tea shops there.
The good thing of having a Chatime at Pacific Mall is that if the Chatime on Warden and Steeles is extremely busy as usual, you can go over to Pacific Mall where the line is A LOT shorter. Another thing, is that if you change your ... Read More...

Finally a Chatime closer to work!! This could be a bad thing since I love bubble tea so much. This Markham location at Commerce Gate opened on Valentine's Day. Maybe because they are new still, they are not as busy as the one on Warden and Steeles. Not like I'm complaining since I don't like the long wait.
The only difference with this Chatime is that it's bigger so you can sit there like ... Read More...

Schools & Universities

Brian Buffini Success Tour
Please join us on November 4 at our centrally and conveniently located office in Richmond Hill for a FREE live streaming of the first day of Brian Buffini's Success Tour.
The live streaming will run promptly at 9:30AM and run until 3:30PM.
In addition Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. Realtors registered in attendance at the Richmond Hill office for Buffini Training, ... Read More...

Some parents may find themselves wondering about what type of school their children will be going to when moving to a new area. Here are a few convenient links to find out which schools are closest to your neighbourhood. These links will direct you to websites that will help you to choose the best school for your child, or prepare for an upcoming school year or moving to a new area. Feel free to bookmark ... Read More...

Shopping

Pre-packaged Thanksgiving Dinner
Do you love to host parties, but too tired to cook? Or is it your turn to host Thanksgiving at your place? Regardless of what the reason is, here are some fantastic options for you to choose from no matter what your budget is:
Longos – They usually provide Turkey Kit during the times of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Turkey Kit is $99.99 and serves ... Read More...

Make your rooms come alive with acid-green glassware here, electric pink candles there and decor in a whole host of other hot colours. From mirrors to mugs, from a green lamp to glasses, or something as simple as a framed mirror, candles or painting the legs of your coffee table.
Spice it up a little.
Formally educated as an Architect, Jagdeep ... Read More...

Sports & Activities

How To Make Your Own Emergency Kit: Winter Emergency
Checklist
Families should consider having an emergency kit in their home. Having essential items to keep a family maintained in the event of a power outage or terrible storm is a great way to be prepared for unforeseen emergencies. An emergency kit is something that is useful in any household. Use or print this list for use to make your ... Read More...

What You Should Know About Getting Your Home Ready For
Sale This Winter
It is important to remember when selling your home during the winter season that you appeal to home buyers. Here are some useful tips for selling your home or getting it ready to sell during the holidays or winter season.
Staging your home is always a great idea. This means that de-cluttering and giving your home a good ... Read More...

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